Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Jackson Neighborhood of Jackson, MS from $346 (120 Rentals)

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Capitol Art Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Capitol Art Lofts

210-236 W Capitol StJackson, MS 39201
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South Jackson, Jackson, MS Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Jackson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Jackson area of Jackson, MS is a 2 Beds unit found at Briarcliff South priced from $705. The Retreat at Lakeside Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable South Jackson apartments for rent in Jackson, MS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Briarcliff South2x12BR,1BA$705
The Retreat at Lakeside Apartments1 BD 1 BA1BR,1BA$750
Blue Haven Villas1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$750
WestwoodA21BR,1BA$750
Nejam Properties1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$755
Magnolia ParkOne Bedroom One Bath 601BR,1BA$789
The Residences at Glen OaksTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$795
Walthall LoftsWalthall Studio EStudio,1BA$799
Creekside Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$810
River Bend Apartments1 BD / 1 BA1BR,1BA$820

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Jackson, MS

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Jackson area is the $1.09 price per square foot Unit 403 Model at 736 Dickies Lofts in the in the Poindexter Park Historic District neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value South Jackson apartment is the 3 Bedroom - Affordable Model at Cameron Park Apartments starting at $1,026 with a $0.76 price per square foot in the North Jackson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Jackson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
736 Dickies LoftsUnit 403Studio ,1BA$1.09
Cameron Park Apartments3 Bedroom - Affordable3BR,2BA$0.76
Blue Haven Villas3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.01
Arbor Park Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.01
520 Lorenz Blvd, Unit B520 Lorenz Blvd2BR,1.5BA$1.09
Graystone HillsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.95
The Residences at Glen OaksTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.79
505 Lorenz Blvd, Unit 505 Lorenz Blvd Unit C505 Lorenz Blvd2BR,1BA$0.95
Heritage at Siwell2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.07
1209 E Fortification St, Unit #D1209 E Fortification St2BR,1BA$1.06

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Jackson, Mississippi. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Jackson Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Jackson?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Jackson is under $820.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Jackson?

The cheapest apartment in South Jackson is Briarcliff South which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in South Jackson costs $1,100.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Jackson?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 44 regular apartments in South Jackson that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South Jackson?

Cheap apartments in South Jackson have an average cost of $234 which is $866 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Jackson.

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